Description
Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa is a fresh, vibrant dinner packed with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Juicy chicken is marinated in a honey-lime mixture, grilled to perfection, and topped with a colorful mango salsa made with fresh mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Perfect for busy weeknights, summer cookouts, meal prep, or a healthy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Lime Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 medium mango, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat and lightly oil the cooking surface.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, honey, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir gently.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Top chicken with mango salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
- For a spicier salsa, leave some jalapeño seeds intact.
- Fresh lime juice is highly recommended for the best flavor.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep the salsa separate from the chicken when storing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with mango salsa
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg